LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY SILVER ATHLETICS MEDAL, likely awarded for the parallel bars, the obverse of the star shaped medal with central figural decoration depicting a male on parallel bars, the reverse inscribed 'N.P.R.S.', makers mark A.H.D., 34mm high including bale, unmarked, 10.3g Note: The acronym ‘NPRS’, inscribed to the reverse of this medal, likely refers to the National Physical Recreation Society. The National Physical Recreation Society was founded in 1885, following the closure of the National Olympian Association (NAO) and inherited the motto and ethos of the NAO. The NPRS was a founding body of the British Olympic Association in 1905. Condition reports indicate issues visible to the naked eye. Whilst every effort is made to provide accurate and honest condition reports, none of our staff is a professional conservator or restorer. Any condition report offered should be accepted as an indication of any obvious issues or problems or the lack of them. The condition report does not form part of any contract between McTear's and the buyer, and all lots are offered "as is" in accordance with our Terms of Business in the printed catalogue and available on our website.
LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY SILVER ATHLETICS MEDAL, likely awarded for the parallel bars, the obverse of the star shaped medal with central figural decoration depicting a male on parallel bars, the reverse inscribed 'N.P.R.S.', makers mark A.H.D., 34mm high including bale, unmarked, 10.3g Note: The acronym ‘NPRS’, inscribed to the reverse of this medal, likely refers to the National Physical Recreation Society. The National Physical Recreation Society was founded in 1885, following the closure of the National Olympian Association (NAO) and inherited the motto and ethos of the NAO. The NPRS was a founding body of the British Olympic Association in 1905. Condition reports indicate issues visible to the naked eye. Whilst every effort is made to provide accurate and honest condition reports, none of our staff is a professional conservator or restorer. Any condition report offered should be accepted as an indication of any obvious issues or problems or the lack of them. The condition report does not form part of any contract between McTear's and the buyer, and all lots are offered "as is" in accordance with our Terms of Business in the printed catalogue and available on our website.
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